During an ongoing meeting in the House speaker's office, GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson provided a positive outlook on the emerging deal to avert a government shutdown. While he did not disclose specific details of the deal, Johnson mentioned that progress was being made and things were going well.
Johnson emphasized the collaborative atmosphere in the room, indicating that lawmakers were working together towards a resolution. Despite the challenges of governing a country, he expressed optimism about the potential outcomes of cooperation between Donald Trump and the Republican Congress.
Regarding the ongoing negotiations, Johnson projected confidence that the final package would yield significant benefits. He acknowledged that the journey might not always be smooth but remained hopeful that the deal would lead to a positive outcome.
The need for further discussions arose after President Trump expressed opposition to a bipartisan government spending deal, prompting lawmakers to revisit the drawing board before the looming Friday deadline.
